It basically means - With this money we are going to buy food for wiri.
Tupe tele, tupe tetele
It is the colloquial term for money because of the 'k' otherwise it is pronounced properly with a 't' as in 'tupe'.
when did kupe die
Kupe came from Hawaki
Te Pēhi Kupe was born in 1790.
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The waka that the Polynesian explorer Kupe used is called the "Matahorua." Kupe is credited with discovering and exploring the islands of New Zealand in the 10th century using this double-hulled canoe.
Kupe's first landing place is believed to be in New Zealand, specifically in the region of the Cook Strait. Kupe is a significant figure in Maori mythology and is credited with discovering and exploring parts of New Zealand.
Kupe, a legendary figure in Māori oral tradition, is said to have arrived in New Zealand around the 10th century. The exact date of his birth is not known, as much of his life is steeped in myth and legend.
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